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Dallas copper thief is done

2008 Reader Submission
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RE: EARLIER STORY: 2008-08-11 DALLAS COPPER THIEF IS DONE

Wendy, you sent me some mail before and now I want to return the favor.

1. Yes, This story has already been

submitted.

"Dallas copper thief is done"

2. But what is interesting is a reporter's

blog about the death. Like the "Rest of the Story" that PH used to do. Like the after death story of the Lawn Chair man.

3. I am sending you the reporters Blog.

http://www.wfaa.com/video/index.html?nvid=269580&shu=1

Macie's blog: Man loses life for $50, August 4th, 2008

Macie Jepson comments on the story of a man who died after being seriously burned on a

utility pole while apparently trying to steal copper power

4. Maybe it is time for a new Darwin Award - For the person who praises a Darwin Award winner with the stupidest memorial service.

5. I have several conflicting emotions about this.

...."while apparently...."

On one hand, the reporter is trying to make something out of this story. Maybe something "Noble"?

Maybe something heart wrenching? Maybe being a thief and stealing copper is something "Noble"?

6. My own blog would have been entirely different.

More to the point of "one down, thousands to go".

The Dallas area has a wide spread problem with this type of thieves.

A lot of high school and community centers have been hit.

Lately the thieves are stealing cooper from the utilities poles and leaving people without electricity.

Submitted on 08/11/2008

Submitted by: Patrick John OMahony, Sr
Reference: http://www.wfaa.com/video/index.html?nvid=269580&shu=1

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Tracy said:
Neutral: For Darwin's Eyes
I'm sending this through to Darwin, as Patrick seems to have some correspondence before


Bruce said:
Neutral: For Darwin's Eyes
Thanks, Patrick, but if to contact Wendy directly you really should e-mail her and not go through the article submission page.


Candi said:
Neutral: For Darwin's Eyes
The "Story Comments" or "misc" options would be more appropriate for this kind of submission if, Patrick, you don't wish to e-mail Wendy directly. Thank you, tho, and submit again!


James said:
Neutral: For Darwin's Eyes
Agreed as stated above...!


Graham said:
Neutral: For Darwin's Eyes
Ditto . . .


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